Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 March 2021

Wednesday, 31 March 2021

Ceisteanna (198)

Alan Dillon

Ceist:

198. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide clarification regarding applications to the small business assistance scheme for Covid; and the way in which a business demonstrates its ineligibility for the Covid restrictions support scheme; if a formal rejection is required from the scheme; if a business can self-declare itself ineligible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17373/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment

As you are aware I recently announced that applications are now open for the Small Business Assistance Scheme for Covid (SBASC). Closing date for receipt of applications by Local Authorities is 21st April, 2021.

The scheme is designed to support those who are ineligible for CRSS and other sectoral schemes. The scheme will provide a grant of €4,000 to businesses to assist with their fixed costs e.g rent, utilities, security etc.

A business owner who has been deemed ineligible for CRSS by the Revenue Commissions can provide that information to the Local Authorities. They can, however, also self declare that they are not in receipt of CRSS and the other schemes listed in the application form. It should be noted that as part of the application process that business owners will be agreeing to have their information shared between the Local Authorities, my Department and Revenue Commissioners and this will be used for audit purposes.

All Government COVID supports are being kept under review.